Senior CNC Milling Engineer

Hr Journals
  • Trenton, New Jersey
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer (Milling) to join its Prismatic Manufacturing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-precision aerospace components in a performance-driven culture that values innovation, trust, and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in both new product development and optimization of existing manufacturing processes, working hands-on with CNC milling operations in a high-impact production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and support CNC milling processes for new and legacy aerospace components
  • Create CNC programs, operation sheets, and manufacturing instructions to meet engineering requirements
  • Define operation sequences, tooling, fixtures, gauging, and machine requirements
  • Troubleshoot shop floor issues related to tooling, work holding, inspection, and machining performance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams
  • Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design improvements
  • Support program prove-outs and hands-on production troubleshooting

  • Estimate setup times, run times, and tooling costs for manufacturing and proposals
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives

  • Mentor junior engineers as needed

Required Qualifications

  • One of the following:

    • Bachelors degree in a technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience
    • Associate degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

    • High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of relevant experience

  • Strong experience with CNC milling, including multi-axis vertical or horizontal machining centers
  • Hands-on experience with machine setup and operation

  • Ability to troubleshoot machining and production issues independently

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

  • Aerospace manufacturing experience

  • Experience with machine automation integration

  • Inspection and GD&T experience

  • Machining experience with stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum

  • CNC programming experience using Siemens NX (NXD)

Numbers & Facts

LocationTrenton, New Jersey

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
  • Computer Programmingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Environmental Impactunmatched
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
  • Horizontal Machiningunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Costunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Production Machiningunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX)unmatched
  • Vertical Machiningunmatched

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